Strict Liability

Front 1

SL

Back 1

Based on the nature of the activity and D is liable solely because he is engaged in that activity, regardless of how careful he is.

Front 2

Liability of owner/possessors of animals

Back 2

Strict liability for trespass by animals, except dogs and cats.

Front 3

Personal injury by animals

Back 3

strict liability for WILD animals, unless trespasser is on private property.
1. Domestic animals: SL if and ONLY IF D has scienter (knows of animals dangerous propensities; otherwise, liability exists only if D is negligent in handling the animal.
2. Dog statute: SL if P is bitten in a public place or while on private property as a licensee or invitee.

Front 4

Abnormally dangerous activites

Back 4

: SL for harm caused by activities that satisfy: activity involves a serious risk of harm AND a high residual risk of harm is present regardless of the precautions taken, AND the activity is unusual.

Front 5

Scope of liability

Back 5

Extends only to those harms proximately caused by the activities.

Front 6

Defenses

Back 6

Same as negligence